AN AUSTRIAN GILT BRONZE AND ENAMEL MOUNTED TULIPWOOD CROSSBANDING KINGWOOD INLAID SECRETARY CABINET-ON-STAND, VIENNA, LATE 19TH CENTURY, with a gilt bronze reticulated crest cast as two swans flanking a classical vase, on a molding topped cornice with blossoming foliage mounts above a frieze with three enamel plaques of classical mythology, over paired doors partitioned by ebonized pilasters with similar bronzes and panels of matching enamel plaques, opening to a single shelf interior above an exterior slant front door continuing with painted mythological enamels, opening to a tulipwood crossbanded kingwood inlaid interior with two side drawers suspending spade form bronze pulls flanking an open compartment, over an exterior long drawer with classical figure detailed plaques centering a stylized leafy modeled escutcheon and alternating pierced lozenge form floret mounts, raised on turned tapering circular legs with conforming painted grotesque enamel plaques ending on bun feet and connected by an "H" form stretcher with undulating foliage bronzes centering a parcel-gilt porcelain putto holding a gilt bronze floral garland, three plaques were removed and each verso revealed hand-inscribed brown ink "2" and "P.V.," includes one key. Height: 71" Width: 41 3/4" Depth: 27 3/4"  Note: A closely related Austrian enamel mounted bureau cabinet was sold Christie's London, The Collector: Silver, 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture & Works of Art, November 14, 2019, lot 590 for GBP 42,500 and another closely related Austrian cabinet but with more plaques and gilt bronze figures sold Christie's London The Collector: Silver, 19th Century Furniture... November 16, 2017, lot 485 for GBP 65,000. Until further discoveries are made in the research of Austrian enamel plaques the identity of P.V. found on the reverse will remain a mystery.

In good restored condition and normal wear associated with furniture of this age, use and materials including but not limited to surface buildup, gilding wear, and buildup, the two grotesque plaques on the legs have restored spots, some plaques have faint crazing, some expected age cracks, light marks, scratches and dings scattered throughout. The gilt porcelain putto is damaged and possibly associated.     Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.